Mya Jones on Calgary Wild FC's Project, NWSL Draft Day, and the Northern Super League
About this episode
Mya Jones discusses her journey in soccer, from youth leagues to the NWSL Draft and her experiences with Calgary Wild FC and the Northern Super League.
Calgary Wild forward Mya Jones sits down to discuss life in the Northern Super League! From dominating youth pitches in Alberta to making history as the first-ever University of Memphis women's soccer graduate selected in the NWSL Draft, Mya’s journey is defined by grit and elite competitiveness. Mya opens up about the cultural and physical adjustments of transitioning to NCAA Division 1 soccer. She also reflects on her early international debut for Canada's U-15 national team at just 12 years old under Bev Priestman, sharing how those elite youth tournament experiences prepared her for the professional ranks. Shifting to her professional career, Mya details her 2024 NWSL Draft experience with the San Diego Wave and the reputation she built as a fierce, high-intensity competitor on the pitch. She candidly shares the mental and physical hurdles of overcoming a severe broken foot injury during an NSL loan spell with AFC Toronto. The conversation wraps up with an inside look at the launch of the Northern Super League and why Mya chose to return home to sign with Calgary Wild FC for the 2026 season. She explains how the squad is navigating heavy roster turnover and a coaching change…
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